Christmas Riddim – Richard Cha Su Ahong

CHRISTMAS RIDDIM produced by RICHARD CHA SU AHONG 2005

Richard Cha Su Ahong’s Christmas Riddim leans into the seasonal side of dancehall with a playful, slightly soca-tinged feel, but it still keeps enough yard energy to avoid sounding like background holiday music. Denise Belfon’s “Joy” is the one that jumps out first, riding the riddim with real personality, while Ginger’s Christmas medley folds in “O Come All Ye Faithful, ” “Silent Night, ” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” for a more familiar festive touch. Elsewhere, General Grant’s “House 2 House” and Ziggy Rankin’s “Caroline” keep the tracklist moving with proper party footing, and the producer even locks in both an instrumental and a mix version of the riddim. Released in 2005, it sits in that sweet spot where Christmas music still had to work in the dance.

Christmas Riddim Tracklist:

1. Blazer – Tantie Eulyn
2. Denise Belfon – Joy
3. Eddie Xxx – Bring Sips
4. General Grant – House 2 House
5. Ghetto Flex – Sweet Wine
6. Ginger – Christmas Medley (O Come All Ye Faithful – Silent Night – Hark D Herald Angels)
7. H2o Phlo – H2o Phlo Christmas
8. Li’l Bitts – Esta Fiesta
9. Richard Cha Su Ahong – Christmas Riddim (Instrumental)
10. Richard Cha Su Ahong – Christmas Riddim Mix
11. Ziggy Rankin – Caroline